Humane Society Silicon Valley

Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) offers quality adoptions, pet supplies, medical care, dog park and education programs to enhance the human-animal bond. Established in 1929, HSSV has adopted more than 500,000 animals into permanent, loving homes. HSSV operates an open door shelter accepting incoming animals 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We also operate Neighborhood Adoption Centers inside Petco West San Jose, Petco Sunnyvale and PetSmart Mountain View. HSSV is the first Animal Community Center in the nation to receive Gold LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Motto: The Best Place to Adopt a Pet!

Mission: To save and enhance lives - both four-legged and two-legged!

Vision: Through compassion and collaboration, we are building a community in Silicon Valley where every pet has a home.

Funding: HSSV is a non-profit organization supported by individual donations, program fees, foundation and corporate grants, and special events. The agency is governed by a volunteer board of directors, which oversees an annual operating budget of approximately $5.8 million.

Programs & Services: Adoptions - Animal Care - Spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping & health testing - Training & Nutrition - Lost & found - Education Outreach - Animal Behavior Helpline - Pet Loss Resources - Quality Pet Supplies